There was greater disparity on a question about the impact of the oil sands on Canada's international reputation. Interestingly, 36 per cent of western Canadians thought the oil sands had a negative impact. Only Quebec had a greater percentage -- 46 per cent -- of people who felt the same.

Atlantic Canada had the greatest number of people, 40 per cent, who felt the oil sands had a positive impact on Canada's reputation abroad.